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eSafety commissioner can’t maintain injunction against X over church stabbing footage
A judge has refused to issue a further injunction against X Corp in proceedings by the eSafety Commissioner seeking the removal of posts that depict a stabbing at a Sydney church after raising concerns the order could become an “object of ridicule”. 
Class action against forex trader Best Leader Markets undefended, court told
A Perth-based forex trader that allegedly failed to return investors’ funds or any profits made on trading has taken no steps in the undefended class action, a court has heard.
AlphaThorn investment manager pleads guilty to forging performance reports 
A former AlphaThorn investment manager has pleaded guilty to charges of forging performance reports for two products to woo potential investors.
Failed cases against CBA won’t be final word on shareholder class actions
The score in shareholder class actions taken to trial now stands at a dismal 0-5 after a judge tossed class actions against the Commonwealth Bank of Australia on Friday. But don't expect funders to throw in the towel until the High Court or an intermediate appellate authority has its say, experts told Lawyerly.
CBA defeats shareholder class actions over money laundering disclosures
Two class actions have failed to convince a judge that the Commonwealth Bank of Australia's money laundering compliance failure which led to a $700 million penalty was "law breaking on a grand scale" that should have been disclosed to the market, the latest shareholder case to flop after being taken to trial.
Slater & Gordon gets OK to have separate counsel at GCO settlement approval hearing
Slater & Gordon has won the court's nod to be separately represented at an upcoming settlement approval hearing where it will seek a $12.8 million group costs order for running a shareholder class action against G8 Education.
Ten wins indemnity costs against Bruce Lehrmann for successful truth defence
Network Ten has largely succeeded in its bid for indemnity costs against Bruce Lehrmann for his failed defamation case over allegations he raped former colleague Brittany Higgins in Parliament House, allegations the broadcaster proved at trial were true.
Judge worries about making court orders ‘object of ridicule’ in X case over stabbing videos
A judge has expressed concerns that issuing a further injunction against X Corp in proceedings by the eSafety Commissioner seeking the removal of posts that depict a stabbing at a Sydney church would make the court’s orders an “object of ridicule” since the social media company cannot be forced to comply.
Thomson Geer expands WA presence with Perth boutique merger
Thomson Geer is set to nab four partners and 19 staff in a merger with boutique Perth-based firm Tottle Partners, expanding the national firm's presence in Western Australia.
Class action urges Qantas to make good its vow to atone after $120M deal with ACCC
The law firm behind a class action over cancelled Qantas flights has confirmed the case continues despite a $120 million settlement with the consumer regulator, and has called on the airline to follow through on its pledge to restore customers' confidence.